Our guest speaker this month will be Sue Z. Hart, the founder of Building Beyond the Walls.  Sue recently relocated to the Bonney Lake area and has a construction training program that teaches participants (ages 16+) the basics of construction through a series of hands on training classes where they complete a small building.  These skills allow volunteers to be more confident and valuable on a job site and better homeowners.  The small buildings that are built in the program then benefit local non-profits and organizations.  Sue will share how this program will be benefiting Prairie Ridge this Spring and how local residents can receive the free training and give back to their community.

The meeting agenda is attached and includes an update of coalition projects and partner activities in Prairie Ridge.  There will be time in the agenda for organizations to share upcoming events.  Please bring fliers to share if you have them.

Note the list of upcoming Prairie Ridge and Community events listed below.

UPCOMING PRAIRIE RIDGE EVENTS:

• Free Community Dinner EVERY Wednesday at 6 pm at the Rec Hall.
• Youth Leading Change for 5th – 12th graders one 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 6:30 pm at the Community Service Center.
• Prairie Ridge Campus, Lake Tapps Christian Preschool clothing & textile drive.  Month of March.  Special drop-off time on Sat. March 21st from noon to 4 pm at the Prairie Ridge Community Service Center.  All textiles accepted.  Need a special pickup?  Call Michelle at 404-509-0680.
• Easter Dinner & Spring crafts on Wed. April 1st at 6 pm at the Rec Hall.

 

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS:

**Bonney Lake High School Drama and Music departments present ‘Bye Bye Birdie,’ a timeless rock musical by Broadway legend, Charles Strouse. Performances are at the Sumner High School Performing Arts Center on Mar.13 at 7:00 p.m., Mar. 14, 2:00 and 7:00 p.m, and Mar. 15, 2:00 p.m. Admission is $12 adults and $8 for students, children, and senior citizens over 60. Ticket window will open one hour prior to the show. Inspired by the phenomenon of pop singer Elvis Presley and his draft notice into the Army in 1957, “Bye Bye Birdie” is a musical about an up and coming rock and roll singer, Conrad Birdie. When Birdie is drafted into the army, it creates a rippling effect on the teenagers of the small Ohio town in which the play is set. A “Last Kiss” contest is born to publicize Birdie’s departure, which sends the whole town into a frenzy. Don’t miss this popular musical! BHS Drama & Music is donating 10% of the ticket proceeds to the Sumner-Bonney Lake Family Center to support children in our communities.

 

**The 22nd Annual Community Summit will be held on Thursday, March 19th at Mountain View Middle School  This is a free event and dinner but pre-registration is required at www.sumnersd.org.  Become informed, inspired and involved.  Issues will be discussed impacting the health and well-being of our children and families.  Guest speaker is Jim Martinson.  Jim was injured while on a tour of duty in Vietnam but did not allow that accident to break his will.  A three-sport Para Olympian, Martinson medaled multiple times.  He is an inspiration to all physically disabled individuals.  His tenacity and perseverance has also driven others to pursue their dreams no matter what limitations they may face.

Pre-Summit is from 3 pm – 4:45 pm – 3 session choices: 2014 Student Behavior Highlights, Hello Neighbor Project, & Beautify Bonney Lake.

Breakout Sessions from 5:00 – 6:00 – 6 session choices: High School & Beyond, U.S. Open Golf Tournament in Sumner, Beyond the Borders Pilot Transportation Project, United Way Community Conversation, iChoose Positive Community Norms, and

Staying Safe Online.

Complimentary dinner 6:00 – 8:15 pm – Keynote Speaker, Unsung Hero Awards, Networking & More.

Sponsored by the Sumner/Bonney Lake Communities for Families Coalition

** Death By Chocolate, the  annual Dinner and Dessert auction for the Bonney Lake Lions Club will be held on Saturday, March 21st at the Bonney Lake High School . And you won’t want to miss out on the entertainment – featuring The Coats! This year’s entertainment is

sponsored by Walmart of Bonney Lake. Tickets are available online at www.bonneylakelions.com for $35 ($45 at the door) or from your favorite Bonney Lake Lion.

**The Buckley Youth Activities Center Dinner / Auction Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 25th at the Buckley Eagles Hall to support the many programs at the Center.  Tickets are only $10 per person.  Doors open at 5:30, dinner served at 6:00.  Silent auction runs throughout event.  Purchase tickets from any board members or at the Center.  Ask Monica Gaub for more information.